Synvisc is an injection to be applied to joints that contains hyaluronic acid which is a viscous liquid, similar to the synovial fluid that is naturally produced by the body to ensure good lubrication of the joints.
This medication can be recommended by the rheumatologist or orthopedist when the person has decreased synovial fluid in some joint, complementing the clinical and physiotherapeutic treatment and its effect lasts approximately 6 months.
Indications
This medication is indicated to complement the synovial fluid present in the joints of the body, being useful for the treatment of osteoarthritis. The joints that can be treated with this medicine are knee, ankle, hip and shoulders.
Price
Synvisc costs between 400 and 1000 reais.
How to use
The injection should be applied inside the joint that will be treated by the doctor in the doctor's office. The injections can be applied 1 per week for 3 consecutive weeks or at the medical discretion and should not exceed the maximum dose that is 6 injections in 6 months.
Before injecting hyaluronic acid into the joint, the synovial fluid or effusion should be removed first.
Side effects
After injection, temporary pain and swelling may arise and therefore the patient should not carry out heavy exertion or heavy physical activity after the application and should wait at least 1 week to return to this type of activity.
Contraindications
Infiltration with hyaluronic acid is contraindicated for people who have allergy to any component of the formula, pregnant women in case of lymphatic problems or poor blood circulation after intra-articular effusion and can not be applied on infected or inflamed joints.
